Tribal PeoplesMeeting 3

Study

Read Acts 8:26–40 (Part 1).​Read verses 26–27a. Phillip was initially told just to head south. The details of the mission were worked out as he obeyed. Is this an important principle in deciding to embark on the journey of helping bring the gospel to unreached tribal peoples? Explain.

“Chief Sechele began to ask David many questions about his religion. He wanted to know why, if it was so important for people to hear of this God, had it taken so long for white men to come and tell the Africans about Him. This was one question David had no answer for.” (locations 1460–62).

Give four reasons why it has taken us so long to bring the gospel to unreached peoples?

“In August 1865, David Livingstone left England for the last time. As he left, his heart was heavy.” (locations 2796–98).

Missionaries have always faced hard good-byes and difficult departures. What, for you, might be the hardest part of accepting the invitation to become involved in tribal missions?